Securities / Derivatives

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Korea Consults Brokers on Use of Stablecoins in STO Settlement

    By Mark Johnston | 13/03/2026

    Financial authorities in South Korea are urgently collecting regulatory feedback from securities firms regarding the use of stablecoins within the token securities market.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SGX RegCo Chief Details Enhanced Framework to Attract China Listings

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/03/2026

    The head of SGX's regulatory arm has outlined new rules and cross-border cooperation aimed at preventing a repeat of past scandals.

    Trending

    HKEX Proposes Major Listing Rule Overhaul to Boost Competitiveness

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/03/2026

    HKEX has proposed sweeping reforms to its listing framework, aiming to attract more high-growth companies amid intense global competition.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Bursa Malaysia to Review IT Standards After Cyber Incidents at Brokers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/03/2026

    Bursa Malaysia has directed brokers to conduct system reviews and is enhancing security standards following disruptions traced to a platform vendor.

    ESG / Sustainability

    ICMA Report Highlights Need for APAC Convergence of ESG Ratings Rules

    By Mark Johnston | 13/03/2026

    New report highlights the rise of voluntary codes and binding rules for ESG ratings providers across Asia-Pacific jurisdictions.

    Capital / Liquidity

    BIS Report Warns on Foreign Currency Funding Risks, Data Gaps

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/03/2026

    A new CGFS report highlights banks' reliance on internal capital markets and derivatives, urging enhanced monitoring and currency-specific liquidity rules.

    Enforcement

    Hong Kong Authorities Arrest Eight in Insider Trading, Corruption Probe

    By Mark Johnston | 13/03/2026

    Joint SFC-ICAC operation targets executives at two brokerages and a hedge fund in a scheme that allegedly netted HKD 315 million from illicitly obtained placement data.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Eases Certification Rules for Research Services Sales Staff

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/03/2026

    SEBI has relaxed certification requirements for sales and other non-core staff linked to research services, introducing a new NISM exam tailored to client-facing roles.

    Securities / Derivatives

    KRX Reassures Market Participants of System Stability After System Outage

    By Editors | 13/03/2026

    KRX denies capacity issues after a system failure disrupted trading across all brokerages, intensifying scrutiny of its 24-hour market plans.

    Enforcement

    Malaysia Cabinet Refers MACC Chief to Chief Secretary for Probe

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/03/2026

    The Chief Secretary to the Government will determine follow-up action, which will involve a review by the Public Service Department's disciplinary board.

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